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
regimeregimen
satiatefilled to satiety
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
sedentarynot migratory : settled
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
paramourlover
deftcharacterized by facility and skill