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
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
validhaving legal efficacy or force
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
ruffiana brutal person : bully
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
boorpeasant