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 |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |