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
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
gapeto open the mouth wide
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
slakesubside
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
quarantinea period of 40 days
impingeencroach