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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
detonationthe action or process of detonating
elusivetending to elude: such as
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill