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
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
copiousyielding something abundantly
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
inhibitto prohibit from doing something