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 |
|---|---|
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| arid | excessively dry |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |