GRE Word List
CONTUSION
injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
The meaning of the word contusion is injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| flamboyant | marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |