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 |
|---|---|
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| repercussion | reflection |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |