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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |