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
forlornbereft
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
feintsomething feigned
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
foppishfoolish
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
trampletramp
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser