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 |
|---|---|
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| flag | any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| oligarchy | government by the few |