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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euphonypleasing or sweet sound
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
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niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
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reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous