GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |