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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grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award