GRE Word List

OPTIONAL

involving an option : not compulsory

The meaning of the word optional is involving an option : not compulsory.

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WordMeaning
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
sparseof few and scattered elements
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
crassgross
smudgeto make a smudge on
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
depravitya corrupt act or practice