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 |
|---|---|
| comprise | to be made up of |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |