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
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
extrudeto force, press, or push out
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action