GRE Word List
DOWNCAST
low in spirit : dejected
The meaning of the word downcast is low in spirit : dejected.
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| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
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| welter | writhe |
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| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
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