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
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
depredationto lay waste : plunder
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm