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
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler