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
incognitowith one's identity concealed
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
oratorone who delivers an oration
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)