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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| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
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| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
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