Question
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
The athlete’s performance was quite ________ compared to his (exceptional) previous records.
Solution
The word "exceptional" refers to something outstanding or unusually good.
Its antonym would be something ordinary or unremarkable.
"Mediocre" means average or below expectations, making it the best antonym here.
The other options—remarkable, commendable, and extraordinary—are all close in meaning to "exceptional."
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