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
preamblean introductory statement
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
clipencompass
retaliateto return like for like
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark