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
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
stem_fromarise from; originate from
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship