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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| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
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| writ | something written : writing |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
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