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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| defalcate | deduct |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| xenophobia | fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign |