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
lateralof or relating to the side
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars