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
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
rama male sheep
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
demurto take exception : object
slanderto utter slander against : defame
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scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
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