fallible
Group 19Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous GRE
Example in Context
The court's ruling acknowledged that eyewitness testimony, though compelling, is inherently fallible and should be corroborated.
Synonyms
imperfectflawederror-prone
Etymology
From the idea of being able to be deceived or mistaken, thus capable of errors.
- fallere (Latin) — to deceive
Memory Aid
❌Sounds like “fail able”
If you’re FAIL-ABLE, you're just one slip away from a hilarious mistake!
Visual Association
🤦A person tripping over their own shoelaces while trying to show off, highlighting their fallibility.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “fallible” mean on the GRE?
fallible (adjective) means “Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous”. The court's ruling acknowledged that eyewitness testimony, though compelling, is inherently fallible and should be corroborated.
How to remember “fallible” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “fallible” sounds like “fail able”. If you’re FAIL-ABLE, you're just one slip away from a hilarious mistake!
What are synonyms for “fallible”?
Common synonyms: imperfect, flawed, error-prone.