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Question:

1. Mediocre

neither good nor bad; average; ordinary نه خوب نه بد ، متوسط ، معمولی a. After reading my composition, Mrs. Evans remarked that it was mediocre and that I could do better. b. Howard was a mediocre scientist who never made any unique discoveries. c. The movie wasn't a great one; it was only mediocre.
live longer than; remain alive after بقاء یافتن ، زنده ماندن ، بازماندن ، جان به در بردن a. It was uncertain whether we would survive the torrent of rain. b. Some people believe that only the strongest should survive. c. The space capsule was built to survive a long journey in space.
easily seen or understood; clear to the eye or mind; not to be doubted; plain به راحتی درک یا دیده می شود ، در آن تردیدی نیست ، آشکار ، واضح ، بدیهی a. It was obvious that the lumberjack was tired after his day's work. b. The fact that Darcy was a popular boy was obvious to all. c. The detective missed the clue because it was too obvious.
make something greater than it is; overstate مبالغه کردن ، غلو کردن a. He wasn't trying to deceive you when he said that his was the best car in the world; he was just exaggerating. b. The bookkeeper exaggerated her importance to the company. c. When he said that Shaquille O'Neal was eight feet tall, he was undoubtedly exaggerating.

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