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

WordMeaning
franticemotionally out of control
briman upper or outer margin : verge
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
passepast one's prime
loftan upper room or floor : attic
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
inanimatenot animate: