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
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
blemishto spoil by a flaw