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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sounda particular auditory impression : tone
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
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malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
rusea wily subterfuge
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
replicateduplicate
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)