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
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
martineta strict disciplinarian
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
buoyanthaving buoyancy
ciliatedpossessing cilia
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
tawnyof the color tawny
adjurationa solemn oath
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment