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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
adjurationa solemn oath
anachronisman error in chronology
disingenuouslacking in candor
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism