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
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
contrivancea thing contrived
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal