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.

Random words

WordMeaning
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay