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
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle