GRE Word List

HAP

happening

The meaning of the word hap is happening.

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WordMeaning
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
omnipotentalmighty
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle