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
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
knottymarked by or full of knots
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement