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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WordMeaning
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
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motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
feintsomething feigned
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby