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
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
impingeencroach
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
apiaristbeekeeper