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.

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WordMeaning
frivolousof little weight or importance
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law