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Mediocrity

/mˌidiˈɑkrəti/
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(noun) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Sami was repulsed by mediocrity.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He was determined to avoid a life of ____ and worked incredibly hard to achieve his ambitious goals.

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