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
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
dingydirty
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
pluckto pull or pick off or out
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
emanateto come out from a source