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
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
retractto draw back or in
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
verdantgreen in tint or color
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
integralessential to completeness : constituent
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation