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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curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage