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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |