GRE Word List

PRONE

having a tendency or inclination : being likely

The meaning of the word prone is having a tendency or inclination : being likely.

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WordMeaning
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
guisea form or style of dress : costume
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based