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
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
deprecateto express disapproval of
attireto put garments on : dress
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
unearthlynot earthly: such as
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
ployescapade