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 |
|---|---|
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| fluke | flatfish |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |