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(a) Give the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: One word answers
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(b) Answer the following questions briefly in your own words.
(i) Why did Vicomte decide to lower the rent?
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Answer 1

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2 clustered: in group

3 remorse: deserted or remote

Answer 2

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1. confounded- taken aback

2. clustered - in a group

3. remorse - a feeling of sadness because you have done something wrong.

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ans - Victome thought that the house rent was too high & was being a burden on the tenants. Thus, he decided to lower it.