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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maroona dark red
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
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smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
predecessorone that precedes
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
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