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 |
|---|---|
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |