GRE Word List

RATIONAL

having reason or understanding

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

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WordMeaning
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
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frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
avowto declare assuredly
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
monotonytedious sameness