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prognosis

Meaning

A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or ailment.

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Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The doctor looked at the scan, his face grim. He explained the *prognosis* was poor; the treatment might not work, and the sickness would likely get worse. A wave of dread washed over Sarah.

The doctor sat across from us, his face serious. He explained the initial treatment wasn't working, and the prognosis for a full recovery looked grim. We held our breath, dreading what he'd say next about the likely outcome.

The vet gently stroked the injured griffin's matted feathers. He studied the X-rays, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. "Based on the severity of the wing fracture," he explained to the worried owner, "the prognosis is grim. He might never fly again."

The weathered prospector listened intently as the shaman spoke, her brow furrowed with worry. The healer explained the likely path of the strange desert fever, a grim prognosis that meant days of intense discomfort and a slim chance of full recovery without a specific rare herb.

The doctor's voice was quiet as he shared the prognosis. After the accident, the chances of the crystal lattice reforming properly seemed slim. He explained what the coming weeks would likely bring, and the difficult road ahead for our delicate geode.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The doctor's voice was somber as he discussed the test results. He explained that based on the current progression, the patient's prognosis wasn't good. It meant predicting the likely future of the illness and the chances of recovery, and the outlook was grim.

The ancient moss colony, usually vibrant and spreading, had receded dramatically. Researchers worried, as its unusual pallor suggested a rapid decline. The initial prognosis was grim; survival seemed unlikely if this continued for another cycle.

The doctor's grave expression told me everything. He spoke of the upcoming tests, his voice low. The best case scenario, he explained, was a difficult road ahead, but the overall prognosis remained uncertain. We held our breath, dreading what it might mean.

The vet looked grim, gently stroking the injured griffin's wing. He explained that based on the damage, the prognosis was poor, meaning it was unlikely the magnificent creature would ever fly again. The silence in the hangar was heavy with disappointment.

The weathered mechanic, his hands stained with grease, leaned back, a worried frown etching lines deeper into his face. He'd just delivered the grim prognosis for the vintage rocket sled; the propulsion core was failing, and repairs were nearly impossible.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The doctor's face was grim as he delivered the news. He explained that based on the current condition, the prognosis for recovery was bleak. It was a difficult assessment, confirming our worst fears about her chances.

The physician carefully reviewed the patient's scans, his brow furrowed. He explained that while the initial findings were concerning, the early intervention offered a hopeful prognosis. The team believed a full recovery was achievable with diligent treatment.

The veterinarian carefully examined the injured arctic fox, its breathing shallow. He explained to the researchers that while the initial trauma was severe, the animal was remarkably resilient. Based on its vital signs, the prognosis for recovery, though uncertain, offered a glimmer of hope for its eventual return to the tundra.

The doctor, after a thorough perusal of Bartholomew's chart, delivered a grim prognosis: "Given your penchant for competitive pie-eating and your recent wrestling match with a badger, your continued existence is highly improbable without significant dietary and life-style recalibration."

The doctor's face was grim as he delivered the news. He explained the patient's condition, offering a bleak prognosis. We braced ourselves, hoping for a miracle, but the predicted outcome was devastating, leaving a hollow ache in our chests.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The physician, his brow furrowed with concern, delivered the grim prognosis. He explained that the patient's precarious condition offered a dim outlook; the probable course of his ailment suggested a difficult and uncertain recovery, the outcome weighing heavily on everyone.

The lead archeologist, her face etched with a mixture of fatigue and grim determination, reviewed the latest geological surveys. The intricate subterranean fissures, previously unmapped, cast a pall over their excavation. Their initial optimistic prognosis for recovering the artifact had rapidly deteriorated; the structural instability now threatened the entire chamber.

The physician's somber tone offered little comfort. He explained the patient's grim prognosis, a prediction of the probable course and outcome of this relentless ailment, confirming their deepest anxieties about his dwindling health.

The chronometer's stark readout offered a grim prognosis. After weeks of fruitless effort to reanimate the derelict terraforming engine, Chief Engineer Aris foresaw only continued system decay. The colony's continued subsistence, hinging entirely on its functionality, now appeared exceedingly precarious.

The seasoned astrogator stared at the flickering readouts, a grim expression settling on his face. The anomalies in the warp core were worsening with alarming celerity. He braced himself to deliver the somber prognosis to the captain, a grim prediction of the probable course and outcome of their failing propulsion system, suggesting an imminent, catastrophic shutdown.

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