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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| defalcate | deduct |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |