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
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
perditioneternal damnation
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
duressforcible restraint or restriction