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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
censurea judgment involving condemnation
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
toutto make much of : promote
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of