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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| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| juncture | a point of time |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
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| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |