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
callousbeing hardened and thickened
groovea long narrow channel or depression
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
armadaa fleet of warships
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally