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
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
generalitythe quality or state of being general
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
guilelessinnocent
implodeto burst inward