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
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval