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
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
whimsywhim
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
congruentcongruous
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing