GRE Word List

CRYPT

a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground

The meaning of the word crypt is a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground.

Random words

WordMeaning
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
inclementlacking mildness: such as
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext