Viable

easy

VY-uh-bul

adjective

Definition

capable of working successfully; feasible

Examples

After months of debate, only one plan remained financially viable.
The startup never found a viable path to profitability.

Synonyms

feasibleworkablepracticablesustainable

Antonyms

unworkableimpracticaluntenablenonviable

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GRE Tip

Viable is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "feasible" or "workable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unworkable".

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