GRE Word List
PLAUSIBLE
conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
The meaning of the word plausible is conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aquiline | curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose |
| extrapolation | projection; conjecture; V. extrapolate: infer (unknown information) from known information |
| tightwad | miser; excessively frugal person |
| rare | (of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains |
| junta | group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force) |
| cant | insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people |
| filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |
| encompass | surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and computers. |
| conducive | helpful; contributive; V. conduce; Ex. conduce to/towards |
| opprobrium | infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous |
