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
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
gerontocracyrule by elders
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
regimeregimen
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
gibeto utter taunting words
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak