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
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
charlatanquack
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away