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
obscuredark
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
whittlea large knife
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame