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
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
primaloriginal
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul