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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| pitfall | trap |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |