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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ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
penchanta strong and continued inclination