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
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
panderto act as a pander
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate