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 |
|---|---|
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| irate | roused to ire |