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
smotherto kill by depriving of air
generateto bring into existence: such as
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
pitfalltrap
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire