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 |
|---|---|
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| dynamo | generator |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| nonsense | words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |