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
extantcurrently or actually existing
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
elusivetending to elude: such as
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
dismissto permit or cause to leave
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect