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
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association