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 |
|---|---|
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |