GRE Word List

DOWNCAST

low in spirit : dejected

The meaning of the word downcast is low in spirit : dejected.

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WordMeaning
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
abateto decrease in force or intensity
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
influxa coming in
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
forteone's strong point