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
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
dearthscarcity that makes dear
besiegeto surround with armed forces
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
canarda false or unfounded report or story
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
impenitentnot penitent