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 |
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| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |
| intuition | the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| grotto | cave |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| quarry | game |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |