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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incarcerateto put in prison
slanderto utter slander against : defame
motea small particle : speck
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demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
motleyvariegated in color
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate