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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brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
remunerativeserving to remunerate
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luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
flagrantconspicuously offensive
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
compressto press or squeeze together
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
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