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
flagrantconspicuously offensive
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
embroiderto ornament with needlework
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community