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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| hallowed | holy |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |