plausible
(adjective) apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing; “a plausible excuse”
plausible
(adjective) given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; “a plausible liar”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
plausible (comparative more plausible, superlative most plausible)
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Source: Wiktionary
Plau"si*ble, a. Etym: [L. plausibilis praiseworthy, from plaudere, plausum, to applaud, clap the hands, strike, beat.]
1. Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.
2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. "Plausible and popular arguments." Clarendon.
3. Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.
Syn.
– Plausible, Specious. Plausible denotes that which seems reasonable, yet leaves distrust in the judgment. Specious describes that which presents a fair appearance to the view and yet covers something false. Specious refers more definitely to the act or purpose of false representation; plausible has more reference to the effect on the beholder or hearer. An argument may by specious when it is not plausible because its sophistry is so easily discovered.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.