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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Exaggerate

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.
person who does something for pleasure, not for money or as a profession کسی که کاری را برای لذت انجام می دهد نه برای پول یا به عنوان حرفه ، غیر حرفه ای ، آماتور a. The amateur cross-country runner wanted to be in the Olympics. b. After his song, Don was told that he wasn't good enough to be anything but an amateur. c. Professional golfers resent amateurs who think they are as good as the people who play for money.
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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