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
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
pilfersteal
garishclothed in vivid colors
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over