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
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
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compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
insensatelacking sense or understanding
calculatedapt
coalesceto grow together