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
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
compulsionan act of compelling
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home