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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staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
solicitto make petition to : entreat
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
modishfashionable
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe