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
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
gerontocracyrule by elders
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
attentivemindful