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
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
poreto gaze intently
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
contagiona contagious disease
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
affectedartificial; pretended
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary