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 |
|---|---|
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| whimsy | whim |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| congruent | congruous |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |