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
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
homilya usually short sermon
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order