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
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
bevya large group or collection
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
tatterto make ragged
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
miscreantunbelieving
progenydescendants