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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| tundra | a level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |