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
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
perditioneternal damnation
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
concurto express agreement
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as