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
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals