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
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
emetican agent that induces vomiting
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
tatterto make ragged