prone
Day 29Level 2prohn
vulnerable to
vulnerable to; lying flat; inclined to do something
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms:
prostrate, recumbent, liable, disposed
Antonyms:
straight, upright
Example Sentence:
These low-lying areas are prone to flooding.
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to settle an argument between two parties
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over-high opinion of one's own ability, importance etc.