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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| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| quisling | traitor |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |