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 |
|---|---|
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| inequity | injustice |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| quack | to make the characteristic cry of a duck |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |