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
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
paramourlover
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of