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 |
|---|---|
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |
| blackball | to vote against |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |