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
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
felonone who has committed a felony
clamornoisy shouting
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
fortuitousoccurring by chance
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand