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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betokento typify beforehand : presage
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
victualsfood usable by people
farcestuff
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic