GRE Word List
RATIONALIZE
to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
The meaning of the word rationalize is to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |