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
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
habituateto make used to something : accustom
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
insubordinationdisobedient to authority