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
occidentwest
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
repelto drive back : repulse
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
pursea small bag for money
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
suitorone that petitions or entreats
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion