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

WordMeaning
ligneousof or resembling wood
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
upshotthe final result : outcome
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
multiformhaving many forms or appearances