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 |
|---|---|
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
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| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
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| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
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| gusto | an individual or special taste |