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
executorone who executes something
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
protuberancesomething that is protuberant