The document provides definitions and clues for a selection of vocabulary words, including 'deride,' 'inept,' 'inveterate,' 'modicum,' 'perusal,' 'acerbity,' 'vociferous,' 'umbrage,' 'wanton,' and 'predilection.' Each word is accompanied by a hint to facilitate understanding. The emphasis is on their meanings and contextual usage.

2. DERIDE
(Clue Word- DE-Ride)To ridicule, laugh at with
contempt

3. INEPT
(Clue Word- In-Apt) Not suitable, not qualified

4. INVETERATE
(Clue Word- Veteran) Stubbornly established by
habit

5. MODICUM
(Clue Word- Veteran) Stubbornly established
by habit

6. PERUSAL
(As per use) Careful examination, review

7. ACERBITY
(Clue- Acidity) Sourness, with bitterness

8. VOCIFEROUS
(Ferocious Voice) Loud, Boisterous

9. UMBRAGE
(Enrage) Offense, resentment

10. WANTON
(Want on and on) Deliberate, wilful,
undisciplined

11. PREDILECTION
(Prediction + Selection)
Preference, preferred way of doing
things