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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dys- | abnormal |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| interrogate | to question formally and systematically |
| overweening | arrogant |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |