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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| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
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| legend | a story coming down from the past |
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| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
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| putrefy | to make putrid |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |