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.

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WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless