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
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
skimpskimpy
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner