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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thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
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incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple