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Protean
Pronounced:
< pro-tee-ann >
It means:
Changing in shape or character. Very variable.
Daily use:
The emails are very protean. Sometimes they are short, and sometimes
they are long.
Memory trick:
Protean
Pro (reminds of) = Pro or professional or very good
tean (reminds of) = teen or teenager or someone who is changing
Pro teen = very good at changing
Listen: Protean
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