GRE Word List

FUTILE

serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective

The meaning of the word futile is serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective.

Random words

WordMeaning
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
vendorone that vends : seller
licensepermission to act
wantonmerciless
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses