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
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
miscreantunbelieving
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition