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 |
|---|---|
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| scotch | scottish |