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
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
leerysuspicious
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice