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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buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
crescendoa gradual increase
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
groovea long narrow channel or depression
malodoroushaving a bad odor
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible