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
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
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drivelnonsense
depredationto lay waste : plunder
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
expiateto make amends for