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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| growl | rumble |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |