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
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
rationa food allowance for one day
strewto spread by scattering
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
reparablecapable of being repaired
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing