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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manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
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penetrateto pass into or through
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
extantcurrently or actually existing
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically