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
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
errantbehaving wrongly
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
privyprivate
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest