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

WordMeaning
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
raptlifted up and carried away
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness