GRE Word List

RATIONAL

having reason or understanding

The meaning of the word rational is having reason or understanding.

Random words

WordMeaning
subsistencereal being : existence
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
grudgingunwilling
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)