GRE Word List

EXERTION

the act or an instance of exerting

The meaning of the word exertion is the act or an instance of exerting.

Random words

WordMeaning
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
withholdto hold back from action : check
adjurationa solemn oath
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
diversediffering from one another : unlike