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
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
overthrowoverturn
puerilejuvenile
encompassinclude
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine