Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Fortunate
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
‘‘Hapless’’ means unlucky, ill-fated, or doomed by misfortune. The true antonym must directly express good luck or favorable fortune.
Option-by-option analysis
Cheerful: emotional tone, not the opposite of unlucky. ❌Consistent: about regularity, unrelated to luck. ❌Fortunate: lucky, having good fortune—direct opposite of hapless. ✅Shapely: about form/figure; unrelated. ❌
Usage example
A hapless traveler missed every connection; a fortunate traveler found an earlier flight.
Common pitfalls
Selecting a generally positive adjective (‘‘cheerful’’) that does not negate misfortune.
Final Answer
Fortunate
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