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
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
kudospraise given for achievement
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
bewareto be on one's guard
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
brackishsomewhat salty
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident