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.

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WordMeaning
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
meandera winding path or course
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another