Vocabulary and Synonyms

A catapult is an ancient military machine used to hurl projectiles, such as stones or arrows, over fortifications. It is not related to leopards or the word 'end' or 'degrade'.

A canto is a section or division of a long poem, similar to how chapters divide a novel. Famous works like Dante's Divine Comedy are divided into cantos.

Burlesque refers to an imitation that ridicules or mimics in a humorous or satirical way. It can be used in literature, theater, or performance art. It is not about surrender, finding faults, or fellowship.

Chagrin means a feeling of vexation, embarrassment, or distress, typically caused by failure or disappointment. It is not about being a chief, an enigma, or appeasing someone.

Buxom means having a full, plump figure, particularly referring to a woman with a large bosom. It is not frail, slender, or delicate.

Chary means cautious, wary, or watchful, especially in dealing with something that might be dangerous or risky. It is not about being inaccurate, casual, or a quality.

Churlish means rude, surly, or ill-mannered in behavior. A churl was historically a peasant, and the term came to describe someone with coarse, sullen manners. It is not a calamity, polite, or amiable.

Chasten means to discipline, punish, or correct someone to improve their behavior or moral character. It is often used in moral or religious contexts. It is not a hem, companion, or fan.

Chimerical refers to something that is imaginary, unreal, or fanciful - something that exists only in the imagination. It comes from the word 'chimera', which in mythology was a fantastical creature. Fantasy is the perfect match because it directly relates to things that are imaginary or unreal.

Clangor refers to a loud, ringing or clanging sound. It is used to describe harsh, metallic noises like bells clashing or weapons striking. Sound is the correct answer as it directly captures the essence of what clangor represents - an auditory experience.

Cleave is an auto-antonym (a word with opposite meanings). It can mean 'to split apart' OR 'to stick closely together'. Given the options provided (split, unite, knit, multiply), the question is clearly testing the 'to split' meaning, making 'Split' the correct choice in this context.

 Here, unity is the correct option as it implies the state or quality of being one. Teamwork implies the combined action of a group, agreement refers to the harmony or accordance in opinion or feelings and uniformity refers to the quality or state of being uniform.

Pertinent means something that relates directly or significantly to the matter.

 Here, significant is the correct antonym of nominal as here it implies a fine sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention. Modest refers to the quality of not being too proud or confident about self, real refers to something having verifiable existence and competitive refers to as good as or better than others of a comparable nature.