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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| Word | Meaning |
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| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
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