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
apostateone who commits apostasy
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
slakesubside
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
asunderinto parts