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
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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parryto ward off a weapon or blow
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methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
scoretwenty
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
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