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
appurtenancesaccessory objects
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
conveyancethe action of conveying
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
culverta transverse drain
betrothto promise to marry
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress