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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| exploit | deed |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |