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Question

The antonym of the word protagonist is ________.

The correct answer is
antagonist

Protagonist Meaning and Antonym

The term protagonist refers to the main character in a story, play, or novel. This character is central to the plot and often the focus of the reader's attention.

Identifying the Antonym

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. We need to find the opposite of protagonist from the given options:

  • agnostic: Someone who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God.
  • antagonist: A character who actively opposes or is hostile to the protagonist; the villain or adversary.
  • arsonist: A person who commits arson (intentionally and maliciously sets fire to property).
  • anarchist: A person who believes or advocates for anarchy (a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority).

Conclusion

Based on the definitions, the word that means the opposite of the main character (protagonist) is the antagonist, who opposes the main character.

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Important Questions from Synonyms or Antonyms

  1. Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    He had the audacity to blame him.

  2. Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    There is exponential growth in the development of the scientific researches in the recent few decades.

  3. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The itinerary of the group’s visit to the hills was given to everyone. 

  4. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    All mortal elements are impermanent.

  5. Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The novel depicts the hapless status of certain sections of society.  

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