GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |