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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pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
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dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
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renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
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idlenot occupied or employed: such as
whimsywhim
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schismdivision