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 |
|---|---|
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| throes | pang |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |