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 |
|---|---|
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| influx | a coming in |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| hallowed | holy |
| whimsy | whim |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |