GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
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| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
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| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |