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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| primal | original |
| cipher | zero |