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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |