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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temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb