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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procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
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marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
refraincurb