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

WordMeaning
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
congenialpleasant
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment