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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WordMeaning
constraintthe act of constraining
besiegeto surround with armed forces
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
succorrelief
laudpraise
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon