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
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
bullya blustering, browbeating person
bestialof or relating to beasts
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant