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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peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard