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
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
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obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
contrivedevise
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
implicationsomething implied: such as
garnishdecorate
didacticdesigned or intended to teach