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 |
|---|---|
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |