GRE Word List
FUTILE
useless; hopeless; ineffectual
The meaning of the word futile is useless; hopeless; ineffectual.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
| spoof | parody |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| egress | exit; opening for going out; act of going out; OP. ingress |
| disabuse | correct a false impression; undeceive; free from a wrong belief |
| exchequer | treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer |
| knead | mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough |
| gerontology | study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age |
| imbue | saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings |
| delta | flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a river |
