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
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
brawnthe flesh of a boar
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
boona timely benefit : blessing
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual