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
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
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impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
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censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
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humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
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