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 |
|---|---|
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |