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 |
|---|---|
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| thespian | actor |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |