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
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
discomposeto destroy the composure of
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bentunenclosed grassland
retributionrecompense
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter