Vocabulary Word
Word: rationale
Definition: fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
Definition: fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
More Vocab Words
::: acerbity - bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or tone)::: palatable - agreeable; pleasing to the taste
::: supercilious - haughty; arrogant; condescending; patronizing; CF. eyebrow, cilium
::: presentiment - premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
::: cataclysm - deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change
::: indignation - anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
::: pensive - dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
::: altruistic - unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism
::: impersonal - not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
::: quash - crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
