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
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
jibeto be in accord : agree
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
paramourlover
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed