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
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
expertisethe skill of an expert
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
generalitythe quality or state of being general
verbalizeto express something in words
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion