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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expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
waketo be or remain awake
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remunerativeserving to remunerate
equipoisea state of equilibrium
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
mendicantbeggar
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm