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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stem_fromarise from; originate from
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
impoverishto make poor
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty