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
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
concorda state of agreement : harmony
paragona model of excellence or perfection