GRE Word List

VERISIMILITUDE

the quality or state of being verisimilar

The meaning of the word verisimilitude is the quality or state of being verisimilar.

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mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
phenomenaphenomenon
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
retractto draw back or in