GRE Word List
OPTIONAL
involving an option : not compulsory
The meaning of the word optional is involving an option : not compulsory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |