GRE Word List

PROTAGONIST

the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)

The meaning of the word protagonist is the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story).

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WordMeaning
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
unbridledunrestrained
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
compellingthat compels: such as
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt