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 |
|---|---|
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| endemic | belonging or native to a particular people or country |