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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duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
machinationsan act of machinating
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
tannerone that tans hides