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
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
evenhandedfair
oculistophthalmologist
endorseto write on the back of
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
fleckstreak
dissipateto break up and drive off
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly