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
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
osseousbony
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
convoketo call together to a meeting
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent