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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
legenda story coming down from the past
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with