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 |
|---|---|
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
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| turbulence | the quality or state of being turbulent: such as |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| unregenerate | not regenerate |