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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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
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| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
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| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
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