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
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
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pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
pendantsomething suspended: such as
drasticacting rapidly or violently
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
broachbrooch
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
felonone who has committed a felony