Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A dull or unoriginal statement that is often repeated and presented as if it were new or important.

Example: His speech was filled with platitudes that failed to inspire the audience.

Definition: Describing something that is dull or unoriginal because it relies on clichés or overused phrases.

Example: The speaker's platitudinous remarks failed to inspire the audience.

Definition: In a way that expresses a statement that is dull or obvious, often repeated without thought.

Example: He spoke platitudinously, offering the same tired phrases that everyone had heard before.

Definition: Describing a type of relationship that is not romantic or sexual, often based on deep friendship or emotional connection.

Example: They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years without any romantic feelings.

Definition: In a way that does not involve physical intimacy or romantic feelings, often referring to a close friendship.

Example: They have been friends platonically for years, sharing their thoughts and experiences without any romantic interest.

Definition: A type of simple, soft-bodied animal that is flat and often lives in water, commonly known as a flatworm.

Example: The platyhelminth is an important organism in studying the evolution of more complex animals.

Definition: The quality of being reasonable or believable; how likely something is to be true or possible.

Example: The plausibility of his explanation was questioned by the committee.

Definition: Something that seems reasonable or likely to be true; it appears believable or acceptable.

Example: Her explanation for being late was plausible, so I believed her.

Definition: The quality of being reasonable or believable; the state of seeming likely to be true or valid.

Example: The plausibleness of his argument convinced many people to support his proposal.

Definition: In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true based on the information available.

Example: She explained her theory plausibly, making it easy for others to understand.