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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| ploy | escapade |