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
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
veracioustruthful
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
dapperneat and trim in appearance
chafeirritate
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
misogamya hatred of marriage
egregiousconspicuous
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant