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
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
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sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
credentialwarranting credit or confidence