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
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
repastsomething taken as food : meal
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
distantseparated in space : away
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.