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
convolutedhaving convolutions
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
acuitykeenness of perception
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
distortto twist (see twist
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop