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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bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
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nourishmentfood
residualremainder
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
scotchscottish
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