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
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
abortiveprematurely born
rubrican authoritative rule
inanimatenot animate: