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
guilelessinnocent
stem_fromarise from; originate from
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
egregiousconspicuous
carriondead and putrefying flesh
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state