VOCABULARY — Choose the best synonym (same meaning) of the highlighted word, based on the sentence. Sentence: “The story is too fantastic to be CREDIBLE.”

Introduction / Context:
“Credible” is used to describe something that can be believed or trusted as plausible. The sentence says the story is too fantastic to be credible, implying that it is not believable.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• We need a straightforward synonym for “credible.”
• The context is plausibility, not moral or aesthetic judgment.
• The choices include words about truth value, readability, and merit.

Concept / Approach:
The exact synonym of “credible” in general usage is “believable.” Other options drift to different evaluative axes: “false” contradicts the sentence structure as an antonym; “readable” concerns ease of reading; “praiseworthy” concerns merit or approval.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Define: credible = capable of being believed; plausible.2) Select the closest match: “believable.”3) Validate by substitution: “too fantastic to be believable.”

Verification / Alternative check:
Standard dictionaries gloss “credible” with “believable” and “plausible,” confirming the pairing.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
B) “false” — antonym, not synonym.C) “readable” — ease of reading; unrelated to truth value.D) “praiseworthy” — moral or aesthetic approval, not plausibility.

Common Pitfalls:
Picking a generally positive word such as “praiseworthy” instead of focusing on the core dimension of belief/plausibility.

Final Answer:
believable