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 |
|---|---|
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| approbation | commendation |
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| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
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| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |