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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |