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 |
|---|---|
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| refrain | curb |