Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Plausible
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Credible
Plausible means seeming reasonable and likely to be true. Its synonym is credible.
Example: She gave a plausible reason for coming late.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dubious | doubtful, not to be trusted (the opposite of plausible) | He made his money in dubious ways. |
| (2) Credible (answer) | able to be believed, convincing (a plausible story is one that can be believed) | The police found the witness credible. |
| (3) Conducive | helping something to happen (it is not about belief) | A quiet room is conducive to study. |
| (4) Blatant | done openly and shamelessly, usually something bad | It was a blatant lie. |
| Synonyms of plausible: credible, believable, convincing, reasonable Antonyms of plausible: dubious, implausible, unlikely, far-fetched Also asked in CUET (UG): dubious – 18-05-2026 Slot 2, 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 08-06-2023 Slot 1 blatant – 13-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-08-2022 Slot 1 |