Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to a promise or assurance, often used in legal or financial contexts.

Example: He signed a promissory note to guarantee the loan.

Definition: Having the quality of encouraging or supporting something to grow or develop.

Example: The promotive policies of the government helped small businesses thrive.

Definition: The fastest or most immediate in response or action.

Example: She was the promptest in answering the question during the quiz.

Definition: The quality of being on time or acting quickly.

Example: Her promptitude in responding to emails impressed her boss.

Definition: The quality of being on time or doing something quickly without delay.

Example: Her promptness in submitting the report impressed her boss.

Definition: To officially announce or make something known to the public, especially a law or decree.

Example: The government decided to promulgate the new regulations next month.

Definition: The act of making something known or public, especially a new law or rule.

Example: The promulgation of the new law was announced in the official gazette.

Definition: A person who makes something known to many people, especially by publishing or announcing it.

Example: The promulgator of the new law held a press conference to explain its benefits.

Definition: To make something known to many people, especially by officially announcing it or teaching it.

Example: The government decided to promulge the new laws to ensure everyone was informed.

Definition: Having a tendency to do something or being likely to experience something; also refers to lying flat with the front facing down.

Example: He is prone to making mistakes when he is tired.

Definition: In a position where the body is lying flat, especially face down.

Example: The patient was lying prone on the bed.