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 |
|---|---|
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| trample | tramp |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |