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
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
piscatorialpiscatory
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest