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
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
mutedbeing mute : silent
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
nuancea subtle distinction or variation