GRE Word List

DOWNCAST

low in spirit : dejected

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

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tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
hideto put out of sight : secrete
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
sustainto give support or relief to
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
stem_fromarise from; originate from