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 |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| trance | stupor |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| acclaim | applaud |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |