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 |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
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| agape | wide open : gaping |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
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