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
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
hallowedholy
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful