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 |
|---|---|
| delusive | likely to delude |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |