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
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
lacerationthe act of lacerating
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains