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
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
plummetto fall perpendicularly
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
refraincurb