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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
clipperone that clips something
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
historichistorical
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure