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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| poultice | a soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| retrench | cut down |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |