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
fructifyto bear fruit
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
demurto take exception : object
resurrectto raise from the dead
sojourna temporary stay
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness