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
botchan inflammatory sore
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
appriseto give notice to : tell
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless