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
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
dismissto permit or cause to leave
dina loud continued noise
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
figmentsomething made up or contrived