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
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
stoutstrong of character: such as
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing