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
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
swathea band used in swathing
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
schismdivision
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
queryquestion
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless