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
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
politypolitical organization
withholdto hold back from action : check
crassgross
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
posthumousborn after the death of the father
postulatedemand
superannuatedoutmoded
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials