plausible
/ˈplɔːzəbl/
plau · si · ble
ˈplɔː · zə · bl
English Definition
adj. reasonable, believable
Significado en Español
plausible, creíble
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hợp lý, đáng tin
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Example Sentence
Her story seems plausible.
她的故事貌似可信。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
plaus(applaud)+ible(able)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “plausible”.
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A
Credible
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B
Unlikely
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C
Fanciful
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D
Erratic
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A — Credible.
“plausible” means adj. reasonable, believable
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her explanation for the long delay sounded perfectly ______.
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A
absurd
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B
impossible
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C
ridiculous
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D
plausible
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D — plausible.
“plausible” means adj. reasonable, believable
Common questions about “plausible”
What does “plausible” mean?
plausible — adj. reasonable, believable. In Chinese: 合理的，可信的.
How do you pronounce “plausible”?
plausible is pronounced /ˈplɔːzəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: plau · si · ble.
How do you use “plausible” in a sentence?
Her story seems plausible. (她的故事貌似可信。)
What are synonyms for “plausible”?
believable, likely — all close in meaning to plausible (adj. reasonable, believable).
Is “plausible” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. plausible appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “plausible”?
plaus(applaud)+ible(able)
