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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |