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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
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| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| amble | to go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
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