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
distortto twist (see twist
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
raimentclothing
descryto catch sight of
omnipotentalmighty
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly