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
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
primethe second of the canonical hours
veracioustruthful
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat