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 |
|---|---|
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |