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
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
trekto make one's way arduously
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
cadeta younger brother or son
affectedartificial; pretended
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
finishto come to an end : terminate
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of