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
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)