GRE Word List

HAPHAZARD

marked by lack of plan, order, or direction

The meaning of the word haphazard is marked by lack of plan, order, or direction.

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WordMeaning
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence