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
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
meleea confused struggle
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
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nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes