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.

Random words

WordMeaning
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
filchto steal secretly or casually
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
clipencompass
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
ebullientboiling