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
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
billowingwave
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent