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 |
|---|---|
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| shambles | a meat market |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |