In the debate over sustainable agriculture, the main antagonist argued that organic methods could not feed a growing global population.
在关于可持续农业的辩论中，主要对手认为有机方法无法养活不断增长的全球人口。
Which choice best defines “antagonist”?
B — Opponent. “antagonist” means opponent.
Which word means “opponent”?
B — antagonist. “antagonist” means opponent.
antagonist — opponent. In Chinese: 对手，敌人.
antagonist is pronounced /ænˈtæɡənɪst/.
In the debate over sustainable agriculture, the main antagonist argued that organic methods could not feed a growing global population. (在关于可持续农业的辩论中，主要对手认为有机方法无法养活不断增长的全球人口。)
opponent, rival, adversary — all close in meaning to antagonist (opponent).
ally, supporter — each the opposite of antagonist (opponent).
Yes. antagonist is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
ant(opposite)+agon(struggle).