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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ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
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museto become absorbed in thought
dozeto sleep lightly
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber