GRE Word List

PROTEAN

of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms

The meaning of the word protean is of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms.

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WordMeaning
avowto declare assuredly
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
bewareto be on one's guard
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance