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
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
grategrating
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses