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
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
swathea band used in swathing
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
vintnera wine merchant
compartmenta separate division or section
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove