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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| purse | a small bag for money |