Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word. 

No plausible explanation could be found for her disappearance. 

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  1. Just
  2. Legal
  3. Credible
  4. Useless

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Option 3 : Credible
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The correct answer is "Credible".

Key Points

  • Let's understand the implication of the highlighted word:
  • Plausible: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.(प्रशंसनीय)
    • Example: The doctor did not offer a plausible explanation.
  • Now, let's understand the implication of the correct word:
  • Credible: able to be believed; capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful.(विश्वसनीय)
    • Example: Few people found his story credible.
  • It is apparent from the above explanation that the appropriate synonym for "Plausible" is "Credible".
  • Therefore, the correct answer is: Credible

Additional Information

  • Let's understand the implication of the remaining options:
Word Meaning Example
Just based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.  just and democratic society.
Legal of, based on, or concerned with the law. The American legal system.
Useless not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome. A piece of useless knowledge.

 

Hinglish

  •  Just - न्यायसंगत
  • Legal - कानूनी
  • Credible - विश्वसनीय
  • Useless - बेकार 
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