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
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
procurementthe act or process of procuring
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings