GRE Word List

PROGNOSIS

the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case

The meaning of the word prognosis is the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case.

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WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
emollientmaking soft or supple
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity