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 |
|---|---|
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| minuscule | very small |