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
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
parochialof or relating to a church parish
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire