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
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
slougha place of deep mud or mire
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
growlrumble
cadeta younger brother or son
wrytwist
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
anachronisman error in chronology