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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renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
hardybold
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division