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
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
underhandin a clandestine manner
applicationan act of applying:
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
haphappening
swipea strong sweeping blow
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god