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
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group