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
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
cremateto subject to cremation
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about