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
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
bitinghaving the power to bite
machinationsan act of machinating
rescindto take away : remove
smeara viscous or sticky substance
parleyto speak with another : confer
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse