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
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
dementedmad
frigidintensely cold
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
sojourna temporary stay
compressto press or squeeze together