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
canarda false or unfounded report or story
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
environencircle
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
recountto relate in detail : narrate
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it