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
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession