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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WordMeaning
consortassociate
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
embroiderto ornament with needlework
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
garnerto gather into storage
replicateduplicate