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
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
impingeencroach
outmodednot being in style
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head