The plausibility of his excuse was questioned by his teacher.
synonyms
likelihoodprobabilityreasonableness
word origin — from Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'worthy of applause' or 'worthy of approval'
Proficient Plus — Set 72
Set 72 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: plausibility, taunt, consternation, idiosyncrasy, prescience. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
plausibility · noun/ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being reasonable or probable
The plausibility of his excuse was questioned by his teacher.
Synonyms: likelihood, probability, reasonableness
Origin: from Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'worthy of applause' or 'worthy of approval'
taunt · verb/tɔnt/
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The kids started to taunt him because he missed the goal in the game.
Synonyms: mock, tease, insult
Origin: from Middle English 'tanten', derived from Old French 'tant', meaning to 'taunt, to challenge'.
consternation · noun/ˌkɑnstərˈneɪʃən/
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
The sudden change in the schedule caused great consternation among the students.
Synonyms: dismay, anxiety, fear
Origin: from Latin 'consternationem', meaning 'a laying low, a confusion'
idiosyncrasy · noun/ˌɪdiosɪŋˈkræsi/
a characteristic, habit, or mannerism that is peculiar to an individual
One of her idiosyncrasies is that she always wears mismatched socks.
Synonyms: quirk, trait, peculiarity
Origin: from Greek 'idiosynkrasia', meaning 'a peculiar temperament or physical condition'.
prescience · noun/ˈprɛʃəns/
knowledge of events before they happen
Her prescience helped her make smart choices before the storm arrived.
Synonyms: foreknowledge, foresight, clairvoyance
Origin: from Latin 'praescientia', meaning 'knowledge beforehand'