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
immunenot susceptible or responsive
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language