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
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
promptto move to action : incite
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
distortto twist (see twist
havenharbor
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women