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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synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
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indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb