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
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
striatedmarked with striations or striae
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
disclaimto make a disclaimer
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
callousbeing hardened and thickened