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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WordMeaning
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism