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

WordMeaning
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
upshotthe final result : outcome