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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hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
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porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off