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
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
chafeirritate
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
slanderto utter slander against : defame
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity