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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orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
herbivorousfeeding on plants
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
hurlrush
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger