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
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
propsomething that props or sustains : support
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
imminentready to take place : happening soon
bulgeto jut out : swell
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down