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
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
franticemotionally out of control
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby