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
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
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kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
uprightperpendicular
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
fineryornament