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
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
generalitythe quality or state of being general
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
indissolublenot dissoluble
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand