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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|---|---|
| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
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| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| meander | a winding path or course |
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