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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
donto put on (an article of clothing)
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total