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
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
predetermineforeordain
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
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