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
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
briman upper or outer margin : verge
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
engenderbeget
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
headlongheadfirst
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine