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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aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
endorseto write on the back of
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring