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
siftto put through a sieve
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
riderone that rides
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
implicationsomething implied: such as
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound