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
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
realmkingdom
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
impuissanceweakness
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college