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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limnto draw or paint on a surface
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
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sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
accessiblecapable of being reached
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quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
impenitentnot penitent