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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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
bewareto be on one's guard
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
congenialpleasant