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 |
|---|---|
| gaudy | ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |