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 |
|---|---|
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
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| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
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