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
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
interloperone that interlopes: such as
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
denominationan act of denominating
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
gingerlyvery cautious or careful