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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |