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
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
adjointo add or attach by joining
brochurepamphlet
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
raptlifted up and carried away
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice