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
effluviuman invisible emanation
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
throespang
billowingwave
florescencea state or period of flourishing
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy