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
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
haggardnot tamed
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
congruentcongruous
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of