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
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
pungentsharply painful
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
dissipateto break up and drive off
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
beelinea straight direct course
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else