GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| natal | native |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |