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
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
gerontocracyrule by elders