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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lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
generateto bring into existence: such as
guisea form or style of dress : costume
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
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accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated