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
seedycontaining or full of seeds
impenitentnot penitent
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for