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
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
delveexcavate
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
representationalone that represents: such as
violatebreak
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
providencedivine guidance or care
besiegeto surround with armed forces