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 |
|---|---|
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| pander | to act as a pander |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |