GRE Word List
CRUX
a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
The meaning of the word crux is a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |