GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
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| corpuscle | a minute particle |
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| ensconce | shelter |
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| sheer | unqualified |