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
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
blemishto spoil by a flaw
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
unseemlynot seemly: such as
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
martineta strict disciplinarian
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration