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Wordabulary

villain

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A character in a story who acts against the hero and is often the main source of conflict.

"The villain in the film wants to take over the entire city."

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Which word fits the gap? "The _____ in the film wants to take over the entire city."

Answer: villain

In your own words, what does "villain" mean?

A character in a story who acts against the hero and is often the main source of conflict.

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