GRE Word List

RATIONALE

an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena

The meaning of the word rationale is an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.

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WordMeaning
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
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humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
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conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
spatefreshet
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate