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
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
succorrelief
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course