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
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent