Vocabulary and Synonyms

Panache refers to distinctive elegance, style, flair, or charisma in someone's manner or appearance. 'Charisma' captures this meaning - it describes the confident, stylish flair that makes someone stand out.

A pariah is someone who is rejected by society or a social group - a social outcast. This term comes from the traditional caste system and refers to someone excluded or ostracized.

To occlude means to shut, close, or obstruct something. 'Shut' is the correct synonym - it describes the action of closing or blocking a passage, opening, or view.

Onus means a burden, duty, or responsibility that someone must carry. It is used to describe an obligation or task that falls on a particular person.

Parry means to ward off or deflect a blow, especially in fencing or combat. To 'parry' is to deflect an attack. Option A correctly identifies this meaning. Option B appears to be garbled text.

Objurgation means a harsh or scolding rebuke - strong, severe criticism or expression of disapproval. Option B is correct. The word comes from Latin 'objurgare' meaning to scold or chide.

A harbinger is something that foreshadows or signals the approach of another thing - a forerunner or precursor. For example, dark clouds are a harbinger of rain. The word literally means 'one who runs ahead' and refers to anything that announces or signals what is coming.

Amicable describes a relationship or interaction characterized by friendliness, goodwill, and absence of conflict. Harmonious means forming a pleasing or consistent whole, free from discord or disagreement. In the context of relationships or agreements, both terms describe friendly, cooperative interactions without conflict.

 Originally, hackney meant an ordinary horse-driven carriage for hire. Today, hackneyed has come to mean something trite and boring.

Qualm means a feeling of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about something. Misgiving captures this sense of unease or apprehension perfectly.

Parsimonious describes someone who is frugal, sparing, or economical in their use of resources. Among the options, economical is the closest synonym.

Ransack means to search/examine thoroughly.

Candid means being open, direct, and honest in expression or manner. Frank is a direct synonym that conveys this same quality of straightforwardness and honesty.

Celestial refers to things relating to the sky, heavens, or cosmic bodies like stars and planets. Extra-terrestrial captures this cosmic, beyond-Earth quality effectively.

In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection, and erotic love. Therefore, Love is the correct association with this mythological figure.