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
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
interiman intervening time : interval
interrogateto question formally and systematically
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
exudeto ooze out