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
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
meandera winding path or course
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season