GRE Word List
PLAUSIBLE
superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
The meaning of the word plausible is superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |