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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |