GRE Word List
OPTIONAL
involving an option : not compulsory
The meaning of the word optional is involving an option : not compulsory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |