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
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
occidentwest
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
malcontenta discontented person:
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous