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
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
pseudonyma fictitious name
paradigmexample
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm