19
optional(adjective, open, chance, choice, freedom)
12
discretional(adjective, open, free, will, voluntary)
11
elective(adjective, open, free, fit, choice)
8
arbitrary(adjective, open, free, chance, opinion)
8
facultative(adjective, open, free, choice, voluntary)
8
voluntary(adjective, open, free, will, elective)
7
eligible(adjective, fit, worthy)
6
nonmandatory(adjective, open)
6
unrestricted(adjective, open, free, freedom, voluntary)
5
open(adjective, open, free, extra, responsive)
4
absolute(adjective, freedom)
4
flexible(adjective, responsive, variable, adaptable)
4
free(adjective, open, will, voluntary, elective)
4
nonobligatory(adjective, open, free, voluntary, elective)
4
unforced(adjective, open, free, voluntary, elective)
3
spontaneous
3
uncoerced
3
volitional(open, free, will, voluntary, elective)
3
volunteer
3
willful
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