jugular

mastery
UK /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/ US /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/adjnoun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'jugular' in this sentence?

The journalist's question hit the jugular of the politician's argument.