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.

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WordMeaning
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff