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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archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
dismissto permit or cause to leave
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as