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
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
perforateto make a hole through
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
raptlifted up and carried away
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
oligarchygovernment by the few