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
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
tactfulhaving or showing tact
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon