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 |
|---|---|
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |