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 |
|---|---|
| anemia | a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| cryptic | secret |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |