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 |
|---|---|
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| render | to melt down |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |