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
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
queryquestion
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
politicpolitical
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl