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 |
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| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| steep | lofty |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |