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

WordMeaning
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
biennialoccurring every two years
acclaimapplaud
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation