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
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
discloseto make known or public
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition