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
lateralof or relating to the side
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
categoricalabsolute
galaxymilky way galaxy
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form