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
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
perforateto make a hole through
bolta lightning stroke
prattleprate
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
warrantedsanction