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
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished