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
lunarcrescent
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
lumberto move ponderously
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling