In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile

  • A successful
  • B wicked
  • C reasonable
  • D remarkable
  • E fruitless

The correct answer is E. fruitless

The word "futile" means having no result or effect, being unsuccessful or ineffective.

"fruitless," is the closest in meaning to "futile."

It means having no positive outcome or result

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