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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| decorum | literary and dramatic propriety : fitness |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |