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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stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
contagiona contagious disease
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep