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
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
savorthe taste or smell of something
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds