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 |
|---|---|
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
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| categorical | absolute |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
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