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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| poise | balance |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |