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 |
|---|---|
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
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| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
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