verisimilitude
/vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
Group 12Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (noun)
- The appearance of being true or real GRE
Example in Context
The novelist achieved remarkable verisimilitude in her depiction of wartime conditions, drawing on extensive archival research and survivor interviews.
Synonyms
realismauthenticitybelievability
Etymology
Means 'truthfulness' and 'similarity', reflecting the appearance of reality.
- veri- (Latin) — truth
- similitudo (Latin) — similarity
Memory Aid
👨Sounds like “very similar dude”
Imagine a VERY SIMILAR DUDE who looks just like a celebrity, confusing everyone about who’s real!
Visual Association
🎭A masterful actor on stage, so convincing that the audience believes every moment is real.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “verisimilitude” mean on the GRE?
verisimilitude (noun) means “The appearance of being true or real”. The novelist achieved remarkable verisimilitude in her depiction of wartime conditions, drawing on extensive archival research and survivor interviews.
How to remember “verisimilitude” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “verisimilitude” sounds like “very similar dude”. Imagine a VERY SIMILAR DUDE who looks just like a celebrity, confusing everyone about who’s real!
What are synonyms for “verisimilitude”?
Common synonyms: realism, authenticity, believability.