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
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
validhaving legal efficacy or force
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
dieto pass from physical life : expire
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)