GRE Word List
RATIOCINATION
reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
The meaning of the word ratiocination is reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brazen | insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence |
| physiological | pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology |
| chimerical | fantastically improbable; highly unrealistic; N. chimera: unreal fancy; fire-breathing female creature |
| heckler | person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech) |
| mendicant | beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar |
| sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
| depict | portray |
| palliate | ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness) |
| overwrought | nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done |
| sedulous | diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity |
