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
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode