The explorer's tales of his adventures seemed so incredible that many people questioned whether they were true. His stories of narrow escapes and amazing discoveries strained believability.
In this passage, "incredible" most nearly means
- hard to believe and amazing (correct answer)
- boring and uninteresting
- short and simple
- accurate and factual
Explanation: 'Incredible' means so extraordinary as to seem impossible or very difficult to believe, which fits with people questioning their truth and stories straining believability. B suggests dullness, not the amazing quality described. C refers to length and complexity. D relates to truthfulness, but incredible emphasizes the unbelievable nature.