GRE Word List

HAPLESS

having no luck : unfortunate

The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.

Random words

WordMeaning
diluteattenuate
minusculevery small
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
rubrican authoritative rule
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight