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
elusivetending to elude: such as
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
dina loud continued noise
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
filthfoul or putrid matter
herbivorousfeeding on plants
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
postulatedemand