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Question:

1. Mediocre

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.
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.
mystrious; unearthly اسرار آمیز ، غیر دنیوی a. She looked weird with that horrible make-up on her face. b. Alien felt that weird things were starting to happen when he entered the haunted house. c. Becky had a weird feeling after swallowing the pills.
supported by facts or authority; sound; true معتبر ، درست a. The witness neglected to give valid answers to the judge's questions. b. Rita had valid reasons for denouncing her father's way of life. c. When Dave presented valid working papers, the foreman consented to hiring him immediately.

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