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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manumit | to release from slavery |
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| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
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| brackish | somewhat salty |