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
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
cessiona yielding to another : concession
imprecationcurse
proletariana member of the proletariat
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
armadaa fleet of warships
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition