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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| Word | Meaning |
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| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
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| stilted | pompous |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |