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
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
generateto bring into existence: such as
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect