explicable
/ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Able to be accounted for or understood GRE
Example in Context
The sudden drop in enrollment was easily explicable once the university's financial aid cuts were taken into account.
Synonyms
explainableaccountableclear
Etymology
Something that can be understood or explained.
- ex- (Latin) — out of
- plicare (Latin) — to fold
Memory Aid
🐂Sounds like “explain a bull”
After much thought, I was finally able to EXPLICATE what the BULL was doing on the roof!
Visual Association
📖A giant bull sitting on a rooftop, while a bewildered crowd below tries to figure out how it got there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “explicable” mean on the GRE?
explicable (adjective) means “Able to be accounted for or understood”. The sudden drop in enrollment was easily explicable once the university's financial aid cuts were taken into account.
How to remember “explicable” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “explicable” sounds like “explain a bull”. After much thought, I was finally able to EXPLICATE what the BULL was doing on the roof!
What are synonyms for “explicable”?
Common synonyms: explainable, accountable, clear.