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 |
|---|---|
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
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