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
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
severto put or keep apart : divide