Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of MEDIOCRE
a. Mild
b. Indifferent
c. Stupid
d. Average

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the word mediocre is something that is only of low quality. Look for a word from the options that resemble this in meaning.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we need to find a word from the four given options that explains the meaning of the given word well.
In order to do this, let us first understand the meaning of the word mediocre. It refers to something that is of moderate or low quality, value, ability or performance.
Now, let us take a look at the given options, one by one and check for the most appropriate option.
- Option ‘A’, mild, refers to something that is not severe or serious.
- Option ‘B’, indifferent, refers to someone who has no particular interest or sympathy. That is, a person who is unconcerned.
- Option ‘C’, stupid, refers to someone who lacks intelligence or common sense.
- Option ‘D’, average, refers to an amount that is in the standard level, or rate and is regarded as usual or ordinary.
From the above options we can see that options ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are incorrect as they do not have meanings that are similar to the given word.

> Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is option ‘D’, average as it has the exact same meaning as that of the given word.

Note: If you are unsure about the meanings of the given words, use elimination method to narrow down your options and remove the words that you think are least likely to be true. This will help you to reach the final answer.