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
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
tribunala court or forum of justice
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles