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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| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
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| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| parvenu | one 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 |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |