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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| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
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| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
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| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
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