A. humble
B. incomplete
C. only
D. inferior

Explanation:

The word mere means nothing more than; just; only.

In simple words: something small or limited in amount or importance.

So, the synonym of mere is only.

Real-Life Example

• It was mere coincidence → It was only a coincidence
• He is a mere child → He is only a child

Just / Only = Mere

Main Points for Exams

• Mere means only or just.
• Only is its correct synonym.
• Other options are unrelated meanings.
• Therefore, Only is the correct answer.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

➖ Mere = Just a Small Amount
✔️ Only = Same Meaning

Extra ↔ Mere
Mere ↔ Only ✔️