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
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
vendettablood feud
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others