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
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
dulcetsweet to the taste
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
sustainto give support or relief to