English word of the day

Definition: (noun) An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. Synonyms: bruise. Usage: The purple and green contusion on my arm looks much worse than it actually feels.

Definition: (adjective) Occurring immediately after birth. Synonyms: postpartum. Usage: Premature babies often spend the postnatal period in the neonatal intensive care unit, where they receive specialized care.

Definition: (adjective) Reflecting light. Synonyms: glistening, shiny, glossy. Usage: There arrived through the post a small card-board box addressed to me, which I found to contain a very large and lustrous pearl.