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
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about