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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pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
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lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
queryquestion
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tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
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