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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rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand