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
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
savorthe taste or smell of something
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
severto put or keep apart : divide
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
ordainto invest (see invest