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

WordMeaning
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
commemorateto call to remembrance
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
environencircle
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
occidentwest