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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
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| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| spate | freshet |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |