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 |
|---|---|
| skimp | skimpy |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| whimsy | whim |