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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fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
braga pompous or boastful statement
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
forebearsancestor
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
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debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality