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
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
malodoroushaving a bad odor
sciondescendant
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
aloftat or to a great height
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs