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 |
|---|---|
| raspy | harsh |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |