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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blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
ligneousof or resembling wood
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns