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 |
|---|---|
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| migrant | one that migrates: such as |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| rabies | an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated |