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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definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
poisebalance
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation