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 |
|---|---|
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |