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
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
astigmatisma 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
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
narrativesomething that is narrated : story