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 |
|---|---|
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |