GRE Word List

CRESTFALLEN

having a drooping crest or hanging head

The meaning of the word crestfallen is having a drooping crest or hanging head.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
underscoreto draw a line under : underline