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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
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| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
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