The geologist presented a convincing argument that the canyon was formed by gradual erosion over millennia.
地质学家提出了令人信服的论点，认为该峡谷是由数千年的逐渐侵蚀形成的。
Which choice best defines “convincing”?
C — Able to make someone believe that something is true. “convincing” means able to make someone believe that something is true.
Which word means “able to make someone believe that something is true”?
B — convincing. “convincing” means able to make someone believe that something is true.
convincing — able to make someone believe that something is true. In Chinese: 令人信服的.
convincing is pronounced /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/.
The geologist presented a convincing argument that the canyon was formed by gradual erosion over millennia. (地质学家提出了令人信服的论点，认为该峡谷是由数千年的逐渐侵蚀形成的。)
persuasive, compelling, credible — all close in meaning to convincing (able to make someone believe that something is true).
unconvincing, dubious — each the opposite of convincing (able to make someone believe that something is true).
Yes. convincing is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.