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
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
humdrummonotonous
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated