GRE Word List

FUTILE

serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective

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

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WordMeaning
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
reparteea quick and witty reply
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
wagto be in motion : stir
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
aceticvinegary
habituateto make used to something : accustom