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
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
dismissto permit or cause to leave
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance