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
toutto make much of : promote
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
zealota zealous person
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily