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 |
|---|---|
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| apprehend | arrest |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |