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Prognosis |
noun--forecast of the probable outcome of a disease or illnessThe doctor delivered the prognosis to the patient; he is expected to fully recover. |
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Discrimination |
noun--treatment of people or groups of people based on the group to which they belong rather than on individual merit The family has faced discrimination because of their religious beliefs. |
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Conspiracy |
noun--an evil, unlawful, and treacherous plan formulated in secret by two or more people.The investigators concluded that the two men formulated a conspiracy to embezzle money from the company. |
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Nuances - |
noun--a subtle difference or distinction in meaning or expression To fully appreciate the nuances of the artwork, focus on the various colors and textures. |
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Volatile |
--adjective-- explosive, changeable The land of volcanoes, volatile weather, and dramatic landscapes has been a tourist attraction for centuries. |
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Vehement |
adjective-- zealous, ardent, impassioned The mother vehemently defended her son against the unfair claims. |
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Utter |
verb--to speak The students didn’t utter a word during the 9-11 ceremony. |
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Apprehension -- |
noun--suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil, alarmHer apprehension grew as the monster led her down a series of narrow hallways, past closed doors, and into the darkness. |
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Equivocal - |
adjective--questionable, open to double interpretation His answer was equivocal when he said he wasn’t going to run for president. |
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Admonish |
verb--to caution, advise, or counsel against something; scold Mrs. Michaels admonished her students to follow all the directions on the test. |
