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
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design