Volcanoes have inspired both fascination and fear in people throughout history.
Is an example of a compound noun
A Clarity because clarity means the same as "how clearly". Or the measurement of "how clear something is", like the clarity of water. If you practiced new Vocab words with good clarity or with clarity, it means you understand them and can spell them well.
d. so remote
remote means having very little connection with or relationship to. so the thing is remote meaning its never had any actual connection to anything making it fearful.
Randy was angry
Sounds to me like admonished means to yell at