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
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
insensatelacking sense or understanding
defalcatededuct
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
dynamogenerator
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
rustleto make or cause a rustle
compulsionan act of compelling
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening