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
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
evoketo call forth or up: such as
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
inertlacking the power to move
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
preamblean introductory statement
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism