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
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
gerontocracyrule by elders
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
markedhaving an identifying mark
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
striatedmarked with striations or striae
ployescapade
patentopen to public inspection
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush