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

WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
hovelan open shed or shelter
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
executorone who executes something
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
unwittingnot knowing : unaware