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
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
filthfoul or putrid matter
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
homilya usually short sermon
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat