intermediate vs mediocre

intermediate

noun
  • An intermediary. 

  • Any substance formed as part of a series of chemical reactions that is not the end-product. 

  • Anything in an intermediate position. 

verb
  • To mediate, to be an intermediate. 

  • To arrange, in the manner of a broker. 

adj
  • Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range. 

mediocre

noun
  • A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person. 

  • A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers. 

adj
  • Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation. 

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