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
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
minusculevery small
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
mischancebad luck
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
expiateto make amends for
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering