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
delusivelikely to delude
crescendoa gradual increase
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
extolto praise highly : glorify
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations