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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |