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
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
mulctfine
limpto walk lamely
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain