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
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)