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
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness