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.

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smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
untenablenot able to be defended
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
finishto come to an end : terminate
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
cavalcadea procession (see procession
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage