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
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
encircleto form a circle around : surround
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
potablesuitable for drinking
suitorone that petitions or entreats
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good