rationale

Day 48Level 2

rash-uh-NAL

fundamental reason

fundamental reason or principles

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

logic, basis, grounds

Example Sentence:

Bruce sheds some light on the dubious rationale behind the agency's methods.

Related Words

fear of heights

ak-ruh-FOH-bee-uh

fear of heights

relieve

uh-LEE-vee-ayt

to relieve; to improve partially

similar

uh-NAAL-uh-guhs

similar, comparable

passionate

AHR-dihnt

passionate, fervent, enthusiastic

strenuous

AR-juh-wus

hard to endure ; strenuous

supporting

awg-ZIL-yuh-ree

supporting, supplementary