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
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
traverseto go or travel across or over
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
ebullientboiling
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time