11
optional
7
voluntary(adjective, willing, involuntary, optional)
6
discretionary
3
unnecessary(adjective, optional)
2
elective
2
nonessential(adjective, optional)
1
dispensable
1
deliberate
1
discretional
1
facultative
1
insignificant
1
needless
1
nonmandatory
1
nonobligatory
1
purposive
1
riveting
1
self-imposed
1
set
1
set about
1
set down
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