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
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
intersticea space that intervenes between things
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure