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
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
cronea cruel or ugly old woman