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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| demure | reserved |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |