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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
prosperousauspicious
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)