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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WordMeaning
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression