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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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
corpusclea minute particle
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
compriseto be made up of
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patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency