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
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
writsomething written : writing
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as