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 |
|---|---|
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |