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
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
swillwash
exhumedisinter
supinelying on the back or with the face upward