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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| engender | beget |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| minuscule | very small |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |