Cogent
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adjective
Definition
Clear, logical, and convincing
Examples
“She presented a cogent argument for changing the policy.”
“His cogent analysis of the situation impressed the board.”
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GRE Tip
Cogent is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "convincing" or "compelling" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unconvincing".
Related GRE Words
eloquent
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
coherent
Logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
credible
Able to be believed; convincing; trustworthy
fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument
specious
Superficially plausible but actually wrong; misleading
refute
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
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