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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| scotch | scottish |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| eerie | so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |