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 |
|---|---|
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |