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 |
|---|---|
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |