GRE Word List

PROSTRATE

stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission

The meaning of the word prostrate is stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission.

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WordMeaning
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
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promptto move to action : incite
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