vex - to irritate 

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perilous - full of risk and danger 

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intervene - to come between disputing people 

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fathom - comprehend, understand 

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parody - humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature 

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realism - new style of literature focused on the dailey lines of common people 

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urbanization - process where cities grow and societies become more urban 

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progress - growth or development  

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