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
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
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maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
raspyharsh
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
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shama trick that deludes : hoax