Select the synonym of “termagant”:

Correct answer: Vixen. A termagant is a bad-tempered, scolding woman, and a “vixen” is a similar word.

Background: The word comes from Termagant, a violent character in old plays.

• Shy: “Shy” does not match.
• Calm: “Calm” is the opposite.
• Fear: “Fear” does not match.

Did you know? A synonym is “shrew”.

Memory trick: Termagant = shrew = vixen.