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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demise | death |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| shambles | a meat market |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |