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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |