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
insensatelacking sense or understanding
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response