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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WordMeaning
wontaccustomed
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
hierarchya division of angels
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
retainto keep in possession or use