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 |
|---|---|
| pundit | pandit |
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| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
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| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
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