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 |
|---|---|
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| query | question |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| politic | political |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |