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
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
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arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
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mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform