option
Pronunciation: /ˈɒpʃən/
noun
Definition of option
A thing that is or may be chosen
Synonyms for option
- choice
- alternative
- possibility
option in a Sentence
- Studying abroad is an attractive option for many university students.
Why option Matters for GRE & SAT
"option" is a noun that means "A thing that is or may be chosen" closely related to words like "choice", "alternative", "possibility". As a word starting with O, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "option" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "option" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "option" into long-term memory.
How to Remember option
One effective way to remember "option" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "choice" and "alternative" and "possibility". When you encounter "option" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "A thing that is or may be chosen".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "option" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
Related Words
More Vocabulary Words Starting with O
- obdurate — stubborn; unyielding
- obdurate — stubborn; unyielding
- obeisance — reverence for an individual
- obeisance — reverence for an individual
- obfuscate — obscure or confuse
- obfuscate — obscure or confuse
- objective — Not influenced by personal feelings; based on facts
- objective — Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial
- objective — A thing aimed at or sought; not influenced by personal feelings
- objective — Not influenced by personal feelings; based on facts
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