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
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
delugean overflowing of the land by water
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
requiema mass for the dead
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication