Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word substitute for the given phrase.

A noisy, abusive and scolding woman

  1. Termagant

  2. Stowaway

  3. Blonde

  4. Brunette
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Termagant refers to a woman who is noisy, scolding, and abusive in her speech or behavior. The word comes from a character in medieval mystery plays who was depicted as loud and quarrelsome. Option A correctly identifies this specific personality type.

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