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 |
|---|---|
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |