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
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed