GRE Word List
PROGNOSIS
forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
The meaning of the word prognosis is forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carnal | fleshly; sensual; concerning the desires of the body |
| incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
| aphorism | pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic |
| antithesis | contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical |
| curtail | shorten; reduce |
| disband | dissolve; disperse; (of a group) break up and separate; Ex. The club has disbanded. |
| oblivion | obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness |
| discord | conflict; lack of harmony; dissonance (when musical notes are played) |
| drip | fall or let fall in drops; shed drops; N: action or sound of falling in drops; liquid that falls in drops |
| codify | arrange (laws or rules) as a code; classify; N. code: system of words used instead of ordinary writing; collection of laws, rules, established social customs |
