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
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
founderone that founds or establishes
hypochondriachypochondriacal
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
transcribeto make a written copy of
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants