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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archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
slaughterthe act of killing
pinnacea light sailing ship
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
dallyto act playfully
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
meandera winding path or course