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
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
delugean overflowing of the land by water
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes