GRE Word List
RATIONAL
having reason or understanding
The meaning of the word rational is having reason or understanding.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| motley | variegated in color |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |