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 |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| whittle | a large knife |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |