WORD OF THE DAY
If something is plausible, it's reasonable or believable. Things that are plausible could easily happen. A child learning to ride a bike is plausible. A giraffe doing it is not.
Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — such as wizards, dragons, and unicorns — are not plausible. On the other hand, some things in science fiction stories might be plausible: who knows where spaceships will eventually go? If something really seems like it could happen, then it's plausible. One of the many tricky parts of life is figuring out what's plausible and what's not.
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Vocabulary lists containing plausible
A thorough survey of various textbooks, assignments, content area standards, and examinations yields the following list of words compiled by Jim Burke. You cannot expect to succeed on assignments if you do not understand the directions.
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Learn these essential words that you'll encounter in literature, textbooks, class discussions, and more.
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No time to scour the headlines or watch the news? No problem! We’ve rounded up the top words heard, read, debated, and discussed this week. This week saw the triumph of the underdogs. The Philadelphia Eagles finally got the recognition they had sought for so long, as they thwarted the plans of the heavily favored New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. While it may seem strange to call a billionaire an underdog, Elon Musk's SpaceX has been vigilant in refuting the naysayers who claimed that only governments can conquer space travel. This week, the company successfully launched a rocket into orbit. Take a look back at the week that was, vocabulary style.
