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
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
pento shut in or as if in a pen
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
smeara viscous or sticky substance
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate