pro tae gə nihst the leading character in a literary work. At this point in the play, the protagonist realizes what he must do to overcome his foe. Word Parts The…
high-handed
haI haen dihd arbitrary and domineering in action or manner. We refuse to go to war on the basis of one general’s high-handed decision.
psyche
saI ki noun 1. the human soul or spirit. The minister was concerned more about her psyche than about her current difficulties. 2. in psychiatry, the mental makeup of a person. Concern…
highbrow
haI braU noun one who has or pretends to have high intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). He enjoyed Shakespeare and daytime soaps equally, so he could not be…
Armageddon
ar mə ge dən 1. according to the New Testament, the place where the final, decisive conflict between good and evil will be fought. 2. any mighty, decisive battle.