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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swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless