GRE Word List
HAPLESS
having no luck : unfortunate
The meaning of the word hapless is having no luck : unfortunate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
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