GRE Word List

HAPLESS

having no luck : unfortunate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
invoketo petition for help or support
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
recastto cast again