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
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
predisposeto dispose in advance
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
askewout of line : at an angle
pugilistfighter
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken