Credible
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adjective
Definition
Able to be believed; convincing; trustworthy
Examples
“The witness provided credible testimony that swayed the jury.”
“Without credible evidence, the theory remained speculation.”
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GRE Tip
Credible is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "plausible" or "believable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "implausible".
Related GRE Words
plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible and deserving of belief
cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing
authentic
Of undisputed origin; genuine and not counterfeit
genuine
Truly what something is said to be; authentic; sincere
apocryphal
Of doubtful authenticity; widely circulated but probably untrue
bona fide
Genuine; real; made in good faith without fraud or deceit
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