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
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory