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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soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
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inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
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wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken