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 |
|---|---|
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |