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 |
|---|---|
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
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| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
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| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |