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 |
|---|---|
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| throes | pang |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| engender | beget |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |