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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humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
apprehendarrest
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
licensepermission to act
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forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism