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
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
martineta strict disciplinarian
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
ricketyaffected with rickets
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
distendextend
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end