GRE Word List
RATIONAL
having reason or understanding
The meaning of the word rational is having reason or understanding.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |