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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| dire | exciting horror |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| retiring | reserved |