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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punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
braga pompous or boastful statement
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
denominationan act of denominating
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain