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
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
compilationthe act or process of compiling
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly