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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| engender | beget |
| billowing | wave |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |