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 |
|---|---|
| recast | to cast again |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| mottled | marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |
| comestible | edible |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |