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.

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WordMeaning
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
manumitto release from slavery
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar