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
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
dapperneat and trim in appearance
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
quicksilvermercury
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
sybaritevoluptuary