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 |
|---|---|
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |