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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| shaving | the act of one that shaves |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| asunder | into parts |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |