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
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
lumberto move ponderously
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
predisposeto dispose in advance
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)