Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

One who is easily deceived

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  1. plausible
  2. gullible
  3. agreeable
  4. credible

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Option 2 : gullible
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The correct answer is 'gullible'. 

  • The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words is 'gullible'. 
  • Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options: ​
  • Plausible seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.
    Gullible easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say There is a number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.
    Agreeable pleasant or pleasing We spent a most agreeable evening by the river.
    Credible able to be believed or trusted They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
  • Therefore, by reading the above explanation, we find that the correct answer is Option 2. 
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