Viable
easyPositive toneVY-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
capable of working successfully; feasible
Memory hook
VIAble: it has the VITALity (life) to survive and actually work.
Word roots
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Examples
“After months of debate, only one plan remained financially viable.”
“The startup never found a viable path to profitability.”
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“After months of debate, only one plan remained financially ______.”
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viable
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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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a confusing and difficult problem or riddle
fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument
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