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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WordMeaning
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself