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
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
exegesisexposition
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling