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 |
|---|---|
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |