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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| forge | a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |