English Definition
adj. likely to suffer from or experience something undesirable
Significado en Español
propenso
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pr(one''s) + one (tendency to face down）
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “prone” in the following sentence? “She is prone to outbursts of anger under stress.”
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A
calm
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B
liable
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C
averse
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D
immune
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B — liable.
“prone” means adj. likely to suffer from or experience something undesirable
Common questions about “prone”
What does “prone” mean?
prone — adj. likely to suffer from or experience something undesirable. In Chinese: 易于（遭受某事）.
How do you pronounce “prone”?
prone is pronounced /proʊn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: prone.
Is “prone” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. prone appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prone”?
pr(one''s) + one (tendency to face down）
