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
malodoroushaving a bad odor
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
licensepermission to act
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
estimablecapable of being estimated
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling