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
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
succorrelief
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
ferventvery hot : glowing
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen