Plausible
mediumPLAW-zuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible and deserving of belief
Examples
“The defendant's alibi seemed plausible until the detective discovered contradicting evidence.”
“While the startup's business model is plausible, investors remain skeptical about its long-term profitability.”
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GRE Tip
Plausible is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "credible" or "tenable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "implausible".
Related GRE Words
credible
Able to be believed; convincing; trustworthy
refute
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
coherent
Logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing
except
Not including; other than; to exclude
fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument
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