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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| consort | associate |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |