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
depositiona testifying especially before a court
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
spoofdeceive
feintsomething feigned
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
poisebalance
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion