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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| slake | subside |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| impinge | encroach |