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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
historichistorical