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
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
traverseto go or travel across or over
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
immaculatespotlessly clean
retinuea group of retainers or attendants