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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piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
woefulfull of woe : grievous
dissipateto break up and drive off