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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| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
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| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
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| savant | a person of learning |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |