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
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
compulsivehaving power to compel
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered