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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penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
migrantone that migrates: such as
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
rabiesan 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