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
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
sanctiona formal decree
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
slougha place of deep mud or mire