The correct meaning of the word "PRODIGY" is:
A. normal
B. mediocre
C. marvel
D. average
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C only
A prodigy is a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talent, or anything so extraordinary that it causes wonder.
Example: The eight-year-old chess prodigy defeated a grandmaster.
(A) normal — Incorrect.
- Normal means usual, as expected.
- Nothing about a prodigy is normal.
Example: The doctor said her temperature was normal.
(B) mediocre — Incorrect.
- Mediocre means of only ordinary or rather poor quality, nearly the opposite of a prodigy.
Example: The film got mediocre reviews and closed in a week.
(C) marvel — Correct.
- A marvel is a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.
- Both words describe something remarkable, so marvel gives the meaning of prodigy.
Example: The bridge is a marvel of modern engineering.
(D) average — Incorrect.
- Average means usual or ordinary.
- A prodigy is far above the average.
Example: He is an average student who works steadily.
Tip: In this question the options do not follow the order of the statements (Option 1 = B only, Option 2 = C only, Option 3 = D only, Option 4 = A only). NTA often jumbles the options in this way, so after finding the correct statement, read the options carefully and mark the one with the right letter.
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