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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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