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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
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| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
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| throes | pang |
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