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 |
|---|---|
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| defalcate | deduct |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| outlook | a place offering a view |