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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rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)