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
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
affirmationthe act of affirming
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
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