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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mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
warrantedsanction
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delugean overflowing of the land by water
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
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sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink