GRE Word List

RATIONALE

an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena

The meaning of the word rationale is an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.

Random words

WordMeaning
retractto draw back or in
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
tomebook
efficacythe power to produce an effect
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
historichistorical