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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
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
outstripto go faster or farther than
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
detonationthe action or process of detonating
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class