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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appease | pacify |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
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| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
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