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).

Random words

WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
politicpolitical
anarchyabsence of government
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
cadavera dead body