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
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
parleyto speak with another : confer
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
motea small particle : speck
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent