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 |
|---|---|
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| humdrum | monotonous |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |