GRE Word List

HAPLESS

having no luck : unfortunate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
constitutionthe 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
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
bitterbeing, 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
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
gapeto open the mouth wide