Wordiyoagon
GreekVariants
agonagoni
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Greek agon (struggle, contest, assembly for games). Central to drama and conflict — protagonist (first contestant/main character), antagonist (one who struggles against), and agony (intense struggle/suffering). The root reflects ancient Greek athletic and theatrical culture, where contests were public spectacles.
Associated Words
agonize
To suffer great pain or worry intensely over something
TOEFLB2
antagonism
Active hostility or strong opposition
IELTSTOEFLGRE
antagonist
A person who opposes or is hostile to another
TOEFLC2
antagonize
To cause hostility or opposition in someone
TOEFLGREC2
athletic
Relating to sports; physically fit and strong
B1
protagonist
The main character in a story; a leading figure
TOEFLGREC2