Which term means diminished or lacking some usual quality or level?

Which term means diminished or lacking some usual quality or level?

• A. Incidence
• B. Infamy
• C. Impaired
• D. Ingest

Answer: (C)

This item tests understanding of a term that describes something reduced or not at the usual level. Impaired means weakened, damaged, or not functioning at full capacity—so it directly conveys diminished quality or ability, as in impaired vision or impaired judgment. The other words don’t fit: incidence refers to how often something occurs; infamy means notoriety or being famous for a bad reason; ingest means to swallow. So impaired is the best match because it specifically denotes diminished function or quality.

This item tests understanding of a term that describes something reduced or not at the usual level. Impaired means weakened, damaged, or not functioning at full capacity—so it directly conveys diminished quality or ability, as in impaired vision or impaired judgment. The other words don’t fit: incidence refers to how often something occurs; infamy means notoriety or being famous for a bad reason; ingest means to swallow. So impaired is the best match because it specifically denotes diminished function or quality.