GRE Word List

HAPLESS

having no luck : unfortunate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dozeto sleep lightly
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden