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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travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
inanimatenot animate:
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
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psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
pluckto pull or pick off or out
politicpolitical
abodethe place where one lives : home