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
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
douseto plunge into water
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
submergeto put under water
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as