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

WordMeaning
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
purveyorone that purveys
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
spruceto make spruce
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
carriondead and putrefying flesh
ossifyto change into bone
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites