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 |
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| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
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| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
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