Free MCQs for FPSC, NTS, PPSC, PMS, CSS & All Pakistan Exams 2026

Synonym of “virago” is __________?

A. tirade
B. chastity
C. shrew
D. wanton

 

Explanation:

The word virago means a loud, harsh, and bad-tempered woman.

In simple words: a quarrelsome or aggressive woman.

So, the synonym of virago is shrew.

Real-Life Example
  • The old virago shouted at everyone.
  • The old shrew shouted at everyone.

Bad-tempered woman = Virago

Main Points for Exams
  • Virago means a quarrelsome or aggressive woman.
  • Shrew is its correct synonym.
  • Other options are unrelated meanings.
  • Therefore, Shrew is the correct answer.
  • Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.
Quick Memory Trick

😠 Virago = Angry Woman
🐭 Shrew = Same Meaning

Gentle ↔ Virago
Virago ↔ Shrew ✔️

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