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 |
|---|---|
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |