GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| raspy | harsh |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |