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.

Random words

WordMeaning
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction