By Any Other Name

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What does the term 'insular' mean?

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Relating to or characteristic of an island; isolated or detached.

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What is the meaning of 'siesta'?

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An afternoon nap, typically taken after lunch.

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How is the past perfect tense formed?

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It is formed using 'had' + past participle of the verb.

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What does 'precarious' mean?

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Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

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Who is the character Premila in the story?

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Premila is the character who is outspoken and disturbed by the treatment of Indian people by the English.

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What is the significance of the word 'emulate'?

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To strive to equal or match, especially by imitating.

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What does 'tepid' mean?

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Moderately warm; lukewarm.

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What is the role of context in understanding vocabulary?

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Context helps to determine the meaning of words based on the surrounding text.

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What is the function of the past perfect tense in a sentence?

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It indicates an action that was completed before another action in the past.

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What does 'palpitate' mean?

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To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, often used in reference to the heart.