GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
| fancied | imagined or believed to be true or real |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |