GRE Word List
RATIONALE
fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
The meaning of the word rationale is fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compulsory | obligatory; that must be done |
| milieu | social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor. |
| appraise | estimate value of; N. appraisal |
| juridical | of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary |
| sterile | incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize |
| sinister | evil; ominous |
| imbalance | lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion |
| grudge | deep feeling of dislike; Ex. grudge fight; V. |
| pervert | corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural |
| underlying | lying below; fundamental |
