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
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
condescendto assume an air of superiority
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
unregeneratenot regenerate
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
circleta little circle