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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
traverseto go or travel across or over
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
decreean order usually having the force of law