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
succulentfull of juice : juicy
regimeregimen
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
historichistorical
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
ferventvery hot : glowing
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable