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 |
|---|---|
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| oversee | survey |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |