Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The efforts of the doctors came to a futile end with the death of the patient.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word futile in the given sentence is fruitless.
- Futile means having no useful result; pointless.
- Fruitless means not producing any useful or desired result.
- Enriching means making something more valuable or meaningful.
- Starting means beginning something.
- Terrifying means causing great fear or dread.